I have a method to deal with the larger Throttle Body Opening in my how-to
on my page (at least it's worked for me since 1997)..

Since Jeff is gonna use the 2.1 Plenum and Runners like I did, he shouldn't
have a problem.
--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 9/27/06, ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> the 2.1 air center section has 2MM larger runners and 5MM larger throttle
> body opening
> the 1.9 boots will fit
> The 1985 air center section  has the off set to match the 2.1 and does
> bolt
> up with no issues
> have you realy bent the holders to work ?
>
> Bob
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Benny boy" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 8:32 PM
> Subject: Re: 1.9 and 2.1 Parts Interchangability
>
>
> > The 1.9 Air plenium fit... kind of, you need to bent the small tab at
> each
> > end... you don't want to use a 2.1L intake!!!! not the same diameter at
> > all!
> >
> > Ben
> > http://www.benplace.com/